Summary of 357DX
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Magnum 357dx operating manual.
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Copyright © 2000 by magnum international. All rights reserved..
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Table of contents introduction ......................................................................................................... 4 limited warranty ................................................................................................. 5 installation ..................................
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Introduction congratulations on your purchase of a magnum 357dx 10 meter fm/ssb/am transceiver. The 357dx is designed to provide years of enjoyment and trouble-free service. There are many features and functions designed into this transceiver. To ensure that your investment is enjoyed to its fullest...
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- 5 - limited warranty magnum international warrants this product to be free of defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty is non-transferable. This limited warranty is subject to repair or replacement of defective components only. This warranty is void if...
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- 6 - 4. Rf deck mounting when mounting the rf deck, choose a location that is close to the antenna and the power source. This will maximize rf performance. Make sure that there is ample space around the rf deck for air circulation and for the cabling. Do not pinch, or bend sharply, the con- trol ca...
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- 7 - 5. Electrical connections the magnum 357dx is designed to work on any 13.8 volt dc, negative ground, source. The condition of a vehicle’s electrical system can affect operation. A low battery, worn generator/alternator, or poor voltage regu- lator will seriously impair the performance of the t...
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- 8 - front panel controls 1. Mic: microphone input: a 6-pin, lock ring type, micro- phone connector is used. Microphone wiring is as fol- lows: pin 1 : microphone audio pin 2 : receive pin 3 : transmit pin 4 : down (up w/ 22k ohm resistor) pin 5 : ground pin 6 : +13.8 vdc 2. Mic-g: microphone gain:...
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- 9 - rpt: repeater access tone. Most repeaters require an 88.5 hz tone burst to access. To activate the 88.5 hz tone burst, press the func control and then press the rpt button. Rpt will appear on the lcd indicating that the tone burst will now automatically be transmit- ted whenever the ptt is pre...
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- 10 - 10. Clar \ func clar: clarifier. The clarifier shifts both the tx and rx frequency 1 khz each side of the center frequency. This is necessary for tuning to an ssb signal. Rotate the clarifier control clockwise or counterclockwise to tune an ssb signal. Func: function. This control is used to ...
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- 11 - general specifications frequency coverage : transmit and receive ...................................... 28.000 to 29.699 mhz antenna impedance : 50 ohm, unbalanced frequency control : digital phase-lock loop (pll) synthesizer frequency accuracy : better than +10 ppm from 0 - 40 0 c after 15 m...
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